The first test of the season of the Paddle World Tour is already underway. The facilities of the Real Club de Polo welcomed the dispute of the first matches of the Estrella Damm Barcelona Open, which resulted in the classification of the eight couples who will complete the Pre-Stage.
Padel World Press .- Maybe the organizers themselves did not expect such a reception, but throughout the day, hundreds of paddle fans went through the installations of the popular Barcelona venue to see the different matches of the day live. Perhaps the high presence of local players was a decisive factor but, of course, it can only be said that the start of the XVIth Edition of the Padel Internationals of Catalonia (one of the most prestigious tournaments and history of the professional circuit) exceeded all The expectations.
Within the field, and as far as sport is concerned, it should be noted that eight couples achieved their first goal and secured their presence in the Pre-Round. Among them, note that Pablo Lijo and Javier de Paiz won by 6-3 and 6-4 to Cardona-Leal while Calafell-Ramos beat Ezquerra-Mancheño by 6-4 and 6-1. In other duels full of emotion, Lagarejos-Sánchez beat Tabares-Maresma (6-4 and 7-6) and Gallego-Méndez beat Sans-Fernández for a double 6-3.
For their part, Guedes-Gil eliminated Cardozo-Risueño (6-3 and 7-5) while Hugo Cases-Richard Brooks left Sánchez-Nogueras on the road (3-6, 6-4 and 6-2). Sergio Alba-David García Campos ended the dream of Colominas-Puchalvert (3-6, 6-4 and 6-0) while Espejo-Ruiz defeated Gomariz-Bueno by 6-3 and 7-5.
From the 10: 00 hours on Tuesday, 20 day in May, the shocks corresponding to the first round of the Preview will be defined. Now in the afternoon shift, and from the 16: 00, the confrontations will take place that will decide which four couples have access to the Final Table.
All ready for the Presentation of the Tournament
Is about to start a day of Tuesday that is full of emotion ... And is that, in addition to the games, will also take place the Official Presentation of the test. The event will start at 12: 30 hours and will have the presence of high authorities of Catalan sports.
The table will be integrated by Fernando Belasteguin and Lucía Sainz, professional players; Javier Porras, General Director of World Padel Tour; Mónica Espadaler, President of the Pádel section of the Real Club de Polo; Iván Tibau, Secretary General of Sports of the Generalitat of Catalonia; Xavier Amador, Head of Institutional Relations in the area of Quality of Life, Equality and Sports of the Barcelona City Council; and Daniel Laga, Sports Coordinator of the Barcelona Provincial Council.
During the ceremony will be offered the main details of the competition, whose Main Draw will start on Wednesday 21 May, with the dispute of the round of sixteen finals in Male Category.
The show is already running! The best players in the world already count the hours to make their debut in this new season. He has returned World Paddle Tour and we can only say ... Enjoy the Game !!!!
Remember that you are still in time to acquire your locations through the Official website of the Circuit and, from next Wednesday, at the Real Club de Polo ticket offices.
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